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WorldQuant Ventures LLC

North America, Connecticut, United States, Old Greenwich

Description

WorldQuant Ventures LLC is an early-stage venture capital firm headquartered in Old Greenwich, Connecticut, established by Igor Tulchinsky, the founder and CEO of the global quantitative asset management firm WorldQuant. Leveraging its deep roots in advanced analytics and data science, WorldQuant Ventures primarily focuses on investing in disruptive technology companies that demonstrate strong potential for innovation and growth. The firm seeks to identify and support startups that are at the forefront of technological advancements, particularly those that can benefit from or contribute to data-driven insights.

The firm's investment thesis is centered on sectors where data and sophisticated algorithms play a pivotal role. This includes, but is not limited to, artificial intelligence, machine learning, data science, financial technology (fintech), and other areas poised for significant transformation through quantitative methods. WorldQuant Ventures typically engages with companies at the Seed to Series A stages, providing not just capital but also strategic guidance and access to a vast network of experts in quantitative research and technology. Their approach emphasizes a collaborative partnership, aiming to help portfolio companies scale and achieve their long-term objectives.

WorldQuant Ventures is an active investor, having made over 60 investments across a diverse portfolio of promising startups since its inception. Their typical initial check size for early-stage companies ranges from $500,000 to $3,000,000, reflecting their commitment to providing meaningful capital to fuel growth. Beyond financial investment, the firm distinguishes itself by offering portfolio companies unique insights derived from WorldQuant's extensive experience in complex data analysis and market dynamics, positioning them as a strategic partner for data-intensive ventures.

Investor Profile

WorldQuant Ventures LLC has backed more than 45 startups, with 0 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 7 rounds, about 16% of its total and boasts 10 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Seed, Series A, Series Unknown rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in United States, India, Canada.
  • Strong thematic focus on Artificial Intelligence (AI), Software, Machine Learning.
  • Typical check size: $500K – $3M.

Stage Focus

  • Seed (36%)
  • Series A (27%)
  • Series Unknown (16%)
  • Convertible Note (9%)
  • Series B (7%)
  • Pre Seed (2%)
  • Series C (2%)
  • Series D (2%)

Country Focus

  • United States (82%)
  • India (7%)
  • Canada (7%)
  • United Kingdom (4%)

Industry Focus

  • Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
  • Software
  • Machine Learning
  • Information Technology
  • Fintech
  • Analytics
  • Finance
  • Financial Services
  • Big Data
  • Saas
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Who does WorldQuant Ventures LLC frequently co-invest with?

Hatzimemos / Libby
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 2
M12 - Microsoft's Venture Fund
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 2
Wistron Corporation
Asia, T'ai-pei, Taiwan, Taipei
Co-Investments: 2
CityRock Venture Partners
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 2
Shell Ventures
Europe, Zuid-Holland, The Netherlands, Rijswijk
Co-Investments: 3
SenaHill Partners
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 2
New Ground Ventures
North America, Connecticut, United States, Westport
Co-Investments: 2
Greenland Technologies Holding
North America, Saint Patrick, Trinidad and Tobago, New Jersey
Co-Investments: 2
Alumni Ventures
North America, New Hampshire, United States, Manchester
Co-Investments: 2
Leawood Venture Capital
North America, Kansas, United States, Leawood
Co-Investments: 3

Which angels does WorldQuant Ventures LLC often collaborate with?

CB
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1
PL
North America, California, United States, Palo Alto
Shared Deals: 1
LS
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1
CC
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 1
VK
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1
SI
North America, California, United States, Palo Alto
Shared Deals: 1
AF
North America, Michigan, United States, Ann Arbor
Shared Deals: 1
DL
North America, California, United States
Shared Deals: 1
RS
North America, California, United States, Menlo Park
Shared Deals: 1
AH
North America, California, United States, Menlo Park
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by WorldQuant Ventures LLC?

Princeton NuEnergy

Bordentown, New Jersey, United States

Princeton NuEnergy is a clean-tech startup focused on direct recycling technology for lithium-ion batteries.

Advanced MaterialsBatteryCleanTechRecycling
Series ANov 6, 2023
Amount Raised: $16,000,000
TartanHQ

Bangalore, Karnataka, India

Tartan is a payroll connectivity API company enabling consent-driven employment and income verification in real-time.

Developer APIsFinanceFinancial ServicesFinTechInformation TechnologyReal TimeSoftware
SeedAug 1, 2022
Amount Raised: $4,500,000
Princeton NuEnergy

Bordentown, New Jersey, United States

Princeton NuEnergy is a clean-tech startup focused on direct recycling technology for lithium-ion batteries.

Advanced MaterialsBatteryCleanTechRecycling
SeedMay 13, 2022
Amount Raised: $7,000,000
Engage Bio

San Carlos, California, United States

Engage Bio transforms cancer cells into factories for immunotherapies.

BiotechnologyHealth CareTherapeutics
SeedMay 1, 2022
Amount Raised: $3,900,000
Good Chemistry

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Good Chemistry Company is making the world healthier, cleaner, and more sustainable by accelerating material design.

Machine LearningQuantum Computing
SeedApr 5, 2022
Spaced Ventures

Cape Canaveral, Florida, United States

Spaced Ventures is a public investment platform for the space industry.

FinanceFinTechImpact InvestingVenture Capital
SeedOct 14, 2021
Amount Raised: $1,200,000
COGOS Technologies

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

COGOS uses integrated advanced sensors,IoT technology to assist truckers plan, execute, and control the transportation and storage of goods.

Innovation ManagementLogistics
SeedSep 7, 2021
Amount Raised: $2,043,857
Sorcero

Washington, District of Columbia, United States

Sorcero supports medical, insurance, and engineering experts to make better decisions, at scale, with the Language Intelligence Platform.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Enterprise SoftwareHealth CareMachine LearningNatural Language ProcessingPaaSSoftware
Series AJul 12, 2021
Ramon.Space

Los Altos, California, United States

Ramon.Space builds space-resilient computing infrastructure

AerospaceComputerElectronicsMachine LearningSemiconductorSoftware
Series AMay 25, 2021
Amount Raised: $17,500,000
Skyroot Aerospace

Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India

Skyroot Aerospace is an aerospace manufacturer and launch service provider developing launch vehicles for cost-effective access to space.

AerospaceCommercialSpace TravelTransportation
Series AMay 19, 2021
Amount Raised: $11,000,000